National Sports
Jonathan Taylor’s reliability helps keep Colts steady in the good times and the strange times
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor did what he does best for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday: He kept them grounded. On a strange day when they lost their No. 2 quarterback and top cornerback because of pregame injuries, it was the Colts’ star running back who steadied the team with another strong performance. He rushed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toews gets 1st point in 2 1/2 years, Jets have 5 players score in win over Islanders
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — Jonathan Toews recorded his first point in nearly 2 1/2 years on an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets had five different players score goals in a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders on Monday. Logan Stanley, Mark Scheifele, Nino Niederreiter, Morgan Barron and Tanner Pearson scored for the Jets. Gustav ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After big win, Texas QB Arch Manning shrugs off critics with a smile and notes freedom of speech
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — All smiles after the biggest victory of his career, Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Monday he wasn’t bothered by the harsh criticism leveled at him the first half of the season. Everyone, he said, is entitled to their opinion of him. “Look, I wasn’t playing well and I’m going to continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saros, Predators spoil Senators’ home opener with 4-1 victory
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Juuse Saros made 31 saves in a 3-1 victory for the Nashville Predators Monday afternoon, spoiling the Ottawa Senators’ home opener. Ryan O’Reilly’s third-period goal held up as the winner. O’Reilly made it 2-0 with 5:22 remaining in regulation. Steven Stamkos had his shot attempt blocked and the puck bounced right to O’Reilly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pontus Holmberg scores one and Anthony Cirelli puts in two more as Lightning beat Bruins 4-3
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Pontus Holmberg put Tampa Bay up by three goals late in the second period and the Lightning held on to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday. Holmberg scored with a wrist shot 3:37 into the second to give the Lightning a 4-1 lead. Max Crozier and Oliver Bjorkstrand each got an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Casey Stoney looks for Canadian women to rebound from U.S. loss
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
After being seeing her team outclassed by the U.S. in a 3-0 loss last time out, Canada coach Casey Stoney had a message for her players as they reconvene in Europe for friendlies against Switzerland and the Netherlands. “It was to come in and have no expectations, thinking you’re going to play,” Stoney told a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) — Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the nine automatic spots for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes topple lowly Redblacks 30-10 for fourth straight victory
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes ran their winning streak to four games, downing the last-place Ottawa Redblacks 30-10 on Monday afternoon in front of a sold-out Thanksgiving Day crowd of 23,035 at Percival Molson Stadium. Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander ran his career record to a perfect 10-0. The 26-year-old American finished the afternoon 23-of-30 passing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baker Mayfield is helping the Buccaneers pile up wins despite key injuries to many skill players
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep losing key players and stockpiling wins. That’s because Baker Mayfield is playing his best football. Down to their Nos. 5-8 wide receivers, Mayfield threw a pair of touchdown passes to players who had never caught one before in the NFL in a 30-19 win over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers are playing with a decided lack of ego. It’s helped pave the way for their 4-1 start
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers paid outside linebacker Alex Highsmith in 2023 to be one of the best players at his position in the league. They did the same on the eve of the following season when they signed tight end Pat Freiermuth t o a lucrative contract extension. Yet here the two established ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft details decision to move on from James Franklin
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Pat Kraft wants to win national championships in Happy Valley. To try to do so, Penn State’s athletic director made the toughest decision of his career. Penn State fired coach James Franklin on Sunday after the Nittany Lions — who began the season ranked second — dropped three straight games, ... Read More »
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